DA-40 Diamond Star - Flight & Pilot Interview
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- We Meet Branden and then go fly in his Da-40 Diamond Star airplane.
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bobby@sailingdoodles.com
Hey! My school owns this plane now and I am going to fly this one N22QQ for my first solo on Monday! Very cool to find this!
I trained in a Da-40, it's a great platform for students and owners. And congrats to Branden for getting his hands on one. I disagree with his assessment to fly different airplanes while training. This will derail your training big time. My rule of thumb is; stick to the same aircraft and instructor through the course of your training if you can help it. Once you get your ticket, then you can spread your wings and fly any aircraft within your license limitation that you want.
Thanks for your perspective! I've worked with students who do both. If the student hasn't been able to show stick and rudder mastery on one aircraft, switching to another may be bad. But I wouldn't trade my training for anything. It shaped me to be the aviator I am today.
Agree on staying with same type until you get your ticket unless you want to end up needing 100 hours to get your private
Agreed, stick with one until you’ve secured that ticket.
sounds like an expensive way to do it, swapping planes all the time. some people don't realize money exists.
@@ndgoliberty So this depends. If you are going from a Sport Cruiser to an SR-22, yes the hourly rate will be substantially higher. But if you are going from a 172 to DA-40, to DA-20, those can all be comparable. It's all stick and rudder in the end. If you can control one airplane well, see what another does. It will teach you way more about being a good aviator than only having experience with one bird.
I will say this is definitely one of the more expensive hobbies tho, so find an option that works well for you.
Hey, that's my kid! Totally Awesome!! Loved all of the camera angles!
Hey Peggy Williams!! My kid is the other one!! It is fun to watch them doing what they love, isn't it? Vicki, Bobby's mom
Peggy Williams Moms are awesome! Two great guys you raised! Congrats on a job well done!
Wait... are you a science teacher for 5th graders? I had a teacher with the same name as you
Hi Peggy!
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
Lol
You Did A Great Job Mom
That visibility is unreal. Thanks for sharing.
Please consider spending a moment showing us the back seat, baggage area, panel, seating comfort, etc. Thanks!
Sweet airplane! Things have changed a lot since the mid 80's when I got my private flying out of Addison, about the only thing that hasn't changed is trying to find the airport in a sea of buildings.
Right... no shit !
I fly a Diamond DA40. Love it. The visibility is amazing. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
@NonyaBusiness! plane is a good size for me. sounds like your problem is personal. Either lose weight or get a divorce.
The last time I flew was in 1991!! WTH LOL. I never finished my license, but I am getting back int he cockpit this May. Keep flying!!!
David Stephen me, too. I started flying as a student in 1990 or 91, didn’t finish but also didn’t forget, either. I had my first meeting with my new instructor yesterday, we begin dual instruction the minute the corona self isolation order is lifted... probably mid April, early May. I’m starting the self-directed $250 Sporty’s Private Pilot online ground school right now, to get started while I wait to fly.
David Stephen same here, I was a few hours from solo and had money problems. Going through with it this time regardless.
People really confuse useful load and payload. Useful load is empty weight to max rated weight. Payload is full fuel with remaining capacity available for passengers and luggage. Nice touchdown!
Excellent video as always. Minor technical item - like most single engine piston constant speed prop airplanes, the prop on the DA40 doesn't "feather." Exercising the prop during runup is to check proper functioning of the governor, but thats about it. For those who do it three times, it's to check three indicators - changes in RPM, MP, and oil pressure.
you probably dont care but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the login password. I love any tips you can give me!
@Aaron Dominic Instablaster :)
@Edison Decker thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Edison Decker It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you really help me out !
@Aaron Dominic Happy to help :)
Brandon has Taken that DA-40 to another level!!! Super smoth takeoff and landing!!! He's aswome pilot!!
Thank you!
Diamond aircraft are very sleek looking and always turn heads on the ramp. Come fly one at our school today
Awesome! My daughter is in the ThrustFlight zero time to airline program. She is having a great time!
The Diamonds have always looked very comfortable to me.
DA40 seats are actually some of the most God awful uncomfortable seats ever. A 1970s Cessna will be 100x more comfortable. But the rest of the plane makes up for it :) Newer models improved it.
This is one of my most favorite planes ever
I am lucky enough to have a da40 at the club I am learning to fly. XCountry is so enjoyable with this aircraft. It is easy to fly, really forgiving and it feels as stable as an airliner even with strong crosswinds. I fly from an ansphalt strip and been to grass strips with it, both are not a problem with this aircraft. Overall just an awesome plane.
flying a video game with one life :)
Glad to hear you like the bird. I had a early hand in developing it over in Weiner Neustadt, Austria. Flew in the very first one over and into the Alps. Great memories!!
What a nice flight that was, clear and not too windy. This looks like a very nice alternative to a Cirrus even if it is lacking some of the "gadgets"! I viewed a video recently showing two of this manufacturers dual engine plants being ferried from the factory over the "pond" to Canada. Quite a feat in itself! Thanks Bobby for another fun and informative flight!
Thanks for posting, been flying ultralights and 172s IRL, DA40 is starting to grow on me from flying it in MSFS
Great video. I did most of my private in a Da40 and miss flying that so much. Your point about cooking in that cockpit on a warm day was so true. Even up in NY on a humid summer day that glass bubble was a greenhouse. Enjoy your plane and safe flying
first plane was a 2004 DA40 loved it and got my inst ticket in it. Great planes
This channel has sparked the interest in me to look into getting PPL. Great job!
do it its so worth it
about to start my training in the DA-40 at MTSU! so excited to get in this bird
Came here to learn more about the da40, which I did! But I will say it was cool to see locations I have visited, such as Nolan Catholic High in this video, even though I'm from Virginia
You are simply spoiling us ! keep it up! Many pilots with interesting life story and many different birds are such a treasure in aviation.
i love that positional information overlay on your gopro
Got my PPL on a DA40, Great plane
At 10:00. Explaining how a constant speed prop works could be better done in Post Edit. He's a bit busy holding short and going thru the checklist. It's fun to see the different aircraft tho so keep it going!
Great airplane. Beautiful weather and nice flight. Thanks for the videos.
I took my first discovery ride in N22QQ earlier this year at KBTF in Utah. :)
How was it?
@@groggysword33 it was a lot of fun! Very responsive airplane.
@@zxr92 Mine was at PVU with UVU. It was great! I’ve since done several flights. The DA-20s are fun little aircraft that can glide forever.
AWESOME! I'm so glad she is taking so many aviators to the sky. I miss her, but I still get the alerts every time she is in the air.
Nicely done Branden. really enjoyed the flight. Lots of real estate on that approach.
Thanks!
Good stuff Bobby and Brandon. I like seeing our backyard from the air. Thanks for sharing.
I qualified on Wednesday in a DA40. It's an amazing machine, easy to fly and super comfortable. I'm now on the market to get one myself I'm that convinced it's the one for me!
So sleek looking. I guess the better it looks the better the performance.
Great tips and info. As a casual aviation enthusiast who has teetered in getting my license, I enjoy videos on the actual aircraft themselves. Thanks again.
Going to do my discovery flight in this model on Saturday! Can't wait, thank you for the information!! :D
Awesome video! I'll be riding/flying a Diamond DA40 for an introductory flight training course tomorrow!
Hope you enjoyed it! She's so easy to fly!
What a beautiful plane!
She's a BEAUT.
Super cool. I'm really interested in the DA-40 these days after sitting in one at the AOPA Fly-in at Jack Edwards last October.
They really hide in the shadow of the Cirrus. But I think that's a bonus as far as price goes. I've got a friend in Bulgaria with a DA42 with the newer Austro diesels and it's amazing. People complain about its useful load but even with 4 people it can outlast whats comfortable. I forget the exact numbers but it was around 12-13 gph @ 160kias and he can turn it up or down from there. I really hope more diesels come here because the fuel economy is amazing.
@@southjerseysound7340 , the diesels do make sense in many ways, and while some people here resist them, they are not only durable, you can get great range out of the amount of fuel as well. The other countries have been using them forever, and they have them dialed in for aircraft so well now, it only makes sense to have more of them here.
Love how he says it's so hard to see other traffic. That's exactly what everyone else thinks when they know a diamond is out flying around! Damn impossible to see those little bastards
Hah! Yes, that is accurate. I'm flying a Cirrus SR-20 now and those Diamonds are sneaky.
Bobby, Enjoyed the video. You might think about a few tiffen lens filters like ND 3,6 & 9 for those bright clear mornings also polarizing filter would greatly help on your glare and flare...keep up the good work.
I liked this one more than usual. The tour of the owner, use, and airspace make me feel like I'm there. A quick tour of the plane or a b roll video would be cool too.
This video was really nice. Thank you for attaching all the cameras and especially for the commentary.
Great video. Thanks. Used it to help me decide if I want a diamond. I do now.
Such a comfy way to fly
For a guy like me who likes to see them all and fly them all, your Series is great!
I love the DA40!
I learned to fly in a military flying club in 1979. 150 for $18, Warrior for $22 and Cherokee for $20. Instructors $10. It is by far, the cheapest way to learn and you aren't dealing with instructors trying to bleed you dry.
A very nice airplane and a great flight. Thanks for the video. Shalom
Another great video Bobby! Thanks for taking us along. It is the only way I can fly these days post stroke and all.
You mentioned student pilots. The age for PPL was 17. I was 17 when I got mine and couldn’t wait until I was old enough. That was 1975 ... just a few years back. Haha
22 Quebec Quebec... say that real fast 3 times lol. Nice job!
Awesome video! Good to know about aircraft leasing. I have a DA40 at my airport (used to be an Air Force Academy trainer) that I'm pinging to get checked out on. I am always in awe with the visibility through the canopy despite the "greenhouse" issue as well as the fact the wings are set back. On other videos, it always seemed like the plane needed a yaw damper but on your flight it seemed so smooth. The one thing I've always wondered was how to steer with the castering nosewheel. I flew a C162 a long time ago and was all over the place on the ground. Anyway, thanks for sharing the DA40; makes me want to go check out on my airport's plane
To be fair, we had REALLY smooth air that day. I've always found the DA-40 to be a JOY to fly, and a little input goes a long way. You can literally fly it with one finger! On the nose wheel, you steer the same way you would on a 172, but the nose wheel just doesn't turn. Ironically, you can turn even tighter with the caster by standing on one brake and cranking up the throttle.
Absoulutly Amazing! I enjoyed every moment. Your cameras and camera angle are stunning. I am an aspiring pilot and plan to get my private pilots liscense really soon! Thanks for sharing. I'll be looking forward to future vids from you.
Flew a sport cruiser and a 172 out of Addison about 2 years ago. Took scenic flights in both while I was down there for work. I can attest to the waiting in line for 20+ minutes. Sucks when you're on the rental clock. Very cool museum on the airport as well.
I really like the DA40 and came close to buying one myself.
Another great plane and video! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Enjoyed the video and your explanation for us Muggles....lol. Just watching the take off and landing still makes my stomach drop.
Bobby, B-roll footage of aircraft's features (cargo area, panel, engine, seats, etc), while being described by Owner at beginning of video would be great.👍🇺🇸
AC is hand out widow lol
@@MAGApepe He meant the air craft's features not AC as in air conditioning. But yeah ac is the windo or if lucky you can fly without a door on some like my Maule.
@@Sky_Burger88 lol,,, i guess the joke went over your head
Really cool flight to watch. I thought for sure after complimenting the back seat that we'd get to see it. :| I had never considered the under-wing as being hot in the summer. That's an interesting revelation.
Great video. Nice landing as well. I love Branden's DA-40.
Thanks! The DA-40 is a dream to fly.
@@DrBranden Maybe one day I will get the chance.
Very beautiful views, thanks for sharing !!!
Great camera work, well presented.
Thank-you
Thank you another great plane and ride.
That's such and awesome Aircraft! Great video! Thanks very much for posting such brilliant stuff on here! I have just started learning how to fly with less than 20 hours under my belt most of which have been in a Pipistrel Alpha. I would love to think I could afford to buy a 4 seater airplane in the future and from my very limited knowledge at this stage, the DA40 seems to be such a great choice. I have seen a couple for sale here in Australia for around the AUD$150000 mark.
Thans again really enjoyed this one...4 seats fixed gear, G1000 etc.....FYI this is the first of your channel on my new Samsung Smart TV 55" on my PC....really good to be able to see the cockpit alot better and the external cameras showed the buildings etc close up!!!...Laurie
I love the camera placement you have. It makes for some good views when watching the video, I’ve been at different planes I might want to buy for my first purchase from this one and several others I think the DA40 is definitely the one for me.
I just started flying an airplane with the G1000 autopilot and it really is fantastic, especially while IFR. It'll fly all the published IFR procedures and that makes the work load so much easier. It even flies the appropriate hold entries for published holds.
I've never flown a Diamond and I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with that seating position. The visibility looks really good.
busy I wonder what the traffic controller was thinking; wow; great video of a nice flight
Bobby, found your channel fairly recently and binge watched all of your vídeos in about a week! They are very entertaining, well edited and nicely balance the history of those portrayed with great flying footage. If you are ever interested in flying in the Houston area, let me know. Don’t own a plane (yet) but rent modern 172s (and soon to be signed of in a 182RG).
Very nice aircraft, flew one for a while and enjoyed it a lot, great view from it. And would love to see the Commander 114 as well
Thank you for sharing.
Good job on the video! Cool plane
Nice plane!!! Greetings from Neuquén, Argentina. SAZN
I've done a ton of instruction in this plane, really an awesome plane to own for these purposes. In my area we're squished against mountain tops and oxygen requirements, but I'm the eastern part of the country this plane would be great for some serious ifr traveling. Greetings from Montana!
Excellent video!
Hi Bobby,,,hope that you're staying safe up there....I love all your vidz...So keep 'em comin...Happy New Year to you and yours....: )
Steve & Karen
Columbus Ohio USA
With that level of proficiency in a busy VFR airspace, Brandon's going to breeze his IR (if he hasn't already!).
Love it! Great channel. Thank you for this and Sailing Doodles!
That’s my baby, now i feel lucky I got the integrated GFC700
As a flight instructor in Florida, mid summer in this plane is the worst experience. The benefit of good canopy view also means intense sun into the airplane. Its not bad if you wear a hat and sunglasses and go up high. Otherwise, great plane
Newer versions some with A/C which his a huge help!
hey if your talking about the hanger cafe in MO that also dose hot air balloon rides and skydiving they are still in operation I helped out the balloon crew there last year was a great place to eat too !!
Love this videos, especially since I am in the market for an airplane myself. Any chance you can do one on the Commander 114 soon?
Working on it. Probably film one in the next few weeks.
@@FlyingDoodles sweet!
This soo cool because I live in the DFW area
HA! IT security here as well.
Sweet landing Brandon!
Thanks! I was lucky that it was a good one to get caught on camera :)
Young IT pro here with plans to get a sport plane in the near future. Great video!
Come join us! :)
Bobby - go get your medical
Great camera work and great concept. Keep it up.
Hey, this is it !!!
The forward vis on that thing looks amazing, to bad he had to plug it up with an Ipad.
PS loving this series. Great chance to see other planes.
Old habit. The iPad is my crutch.
Wonderful plane.
Thanks for sharing. This is my dream if I ever win the lottery, or both my kids get full college scholarships :)
Thank you for explaining the propeller, I was wondering if there was a problem.
Someone with an L-39 needs to take you for a ride!!
talk to “Steve” at Chino Airport (KCNO)
Yet another winner, Bobby! I can either up my $ on Sailing Doodles or become a Patron here. Your choice.
Great Video, I was always worried the seating position was to "leaned back" on those Diamonds But looked great.....
tbh, the seats kinda suck. really in the lumbar area
Good flight.
Really like the Diamond line of aircraft. Seems the interior materials are holding up well. Would be nice if Diamond would offer optional yokes or side-sticks, especially for trainers. Thanks for the video!🙏🇺🇸👍
I'm flying a Cirrus SR-20 right now, and while I like the idea of the side stick, theirs can be stiff at times. When thinking about the DA-40, the center stick can be a hassle (especially for the right seat) but it is super light on the touch.
Nice airplane, nice piloting, nice video
Thank yal for all the extra information.